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Originally Posted by kwendt
Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Originally Posted by jljack
I'm excited to get home....my Davis arrived today. DH called me to say it was there, and that he opened the damaged box to be sure the machine was OK. Said he didn't see any damage, but I'll check it when I get home. I'll post pics tonite later...church at 7:00.
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I saw that 66, and I thought about it, but Rochester refuses to ship any way but by US Post Office Parcel Post!! I have asked them a couple of times to ship UPS or FedEx, but they won't do it!!! BOOO!!!!
Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Originally Posted by kwendt
Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Don't want to use rubbing alcohol - messes up the finish. Ask me how I know :roll:
On my FW, I used Goop carefully to clean, then sewing machine oil to protective coat it. My FW had been obviously sitting unused for 30+ years when I got it, so it's been sitting now for a month - just breathing, relaxing. I'll go back and re-oil the mechanics and Liquid Gold the exterior when I go to use it.
Other's have suggested careful use of TR-3 Resin Glaze (a car product), but have said to be really careful not to get it on the decals. I hear tell it fills in hairline cracks and buffs up to a 'clear coat' type shine... but I haven't personally tried it yet.
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Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Originally Posted by jljack
I'm excited to get home....my Davis arrived today. DH called me to say it was there, and that he opened the damaged box to be sure the machine was OK. Said he didn't see any damage, but I'll check it when I get home. I'll post pics tonite later...church at 7:00.
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Originally Posted by pennijanine
Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Originally Posted by kwendt
Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Don't want to use rubbing alcohol - messes up the finish. Ask me how I know :roll:
On my FW, I used Goop carefully to clean, then sewing machine oil to protective coat it. My FW had been obviously sitting unused for 30+ years when I got it, so it's been sitting now for a month - just breathing, relaxing. I'll go back and re-oil the mechanics and Liquid Gold the exterior when I go to use it.
Other's have suggested careful use of TR-3 Resin Glaze (a car product), but have said to be really careful not to get it on the decals. I hear tell it fills in hairline cracks and buffs up to a 'clear coat' type shine... but I haven't personally tried it yet.
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Originally Posted by Mollie'sMom
Originally Posted by kwendt
ALERT: Nice looking Singer 66-1 Red Head (Eye) with the SILVER badge at auction from the Rochester Goodwill. Backclamp, has reg foot. Bed is dusty or possibly clouded. But decals look pristine, little to no wear in the pictures. A FIND. If shipping weren't $54, I'd get it.
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=8807154
Somebody please rescue this baby...
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=8807154
Somebody please rescue this baby...
Originally Posted by jljack
Originally Posted by Mollie'sMom
Originally Posted by kwendt
ALERT: Nice looking Singer 66-1 Red Head (Eye) with the SILVER badge at auction from the Rochester Goodwill. Backclamp, has reg foot. Bed is dusty or possibly clouded. But decals look pristine, little to no wear in the pictures. A FIND. If shipping weren't $54, I'd get it.
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=8807154
Somebody please rescue this baby...
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=8807154
Somebody please rescue this baby...
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Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Originally Posted by kwendt
Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Don't want to use rubbing alcohol - messes up the finish. Ask me how I know :roll:
On my FW, I used Goop carefully to clean, then sewing machine oil to protective coat it. My FW had been obviously sitting unused for 30+ years when I got it, so it's been sitting now for a month - just breathing, relaxing. I'll go back and re-oil the mechanics and Liquid Gold the exterior when I go to use it.
Other's have suggested careful use of TR-3 Resin Glaze (a car product), but have said to be really careful not to get it on the decals. I hear tell it fills in hairline cracks and buffs up to a 'clear coat' type shine... but I haven't personally tried it yet.
Originally Posted by miriam
Sounds like you can't hurt it - have you tried some car paint restore stuff?
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Originally Posted by Mollie'sMom
Originally Posted by jljack
Originally Posted by Mollie'sMom
Originally Posted by kwendt
ALERT: Nice looking Singer 66-1 Red Head (Eye) with the SILVER badge at auction from the Rochester Goodwill. Backclamp, has reg foot. Bed is dusty or possibly clouded. But decals look pristine, little to no wear in the pictures. A FIND. If shipping weren't $54, I'd get it.
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=8807154
Somebody please rescue this baby...
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=8807154
Somebody please rescue this baby...
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I suggested Cowgirl try car wax on it.
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